Rent Heli (2013)

3.6 of 5 from 87 ratings
1h 41min
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Synopsis:
Heli lives a simple existence in a small house with his father, wife, baby son and 12 year old sister, Estela. When Estela's boyfriend, a young cadet, seeks to change their lives by stealing confiscated cocaine, Heli and his family are caught up in the murderous world of Mexico's drug cartels and the corrupt police they control. In his third film exploring modern Mexican society, Cannes award-winning director Amat Escalante looks unflinchingly at the country's escalating drug wars and their devastating impact on one fictional family.
Heli is uncompromising and graphic in its depiction of the sadistic violence, corruption and climate of fear in which the region's people must go about their daily lives. Stark, shocking and beautifully photographed, this powerfully affecting film has received worldwide critical acclaim.
Actors:
, Andrea Vergara, Linda González, Juan Eduardo Palacios, Reina Torres, , Gabriel Reyes, Felix Alberto Pegueros Herrera, , Laura Saldaña Quintero, Agustín Salazar Hernández, Juan Pablo Nieves Dominguez, Jaime Osvaldo Chía Palacios, Virgilio López Macías, Eduardo Rene Salazar Güereca, Luis Gerardo Barrera Pastrano, Antonio de Jésus Espinoza Medrano, María Inés Hernández Loaiza, Jorge Israel Rangel, Luis Alberto Balderas Sandoval
Directors:
Producers:
Jaime Romandia
Writers:
Gabriel Reyes, Amat Escalante
Others:
Amat Escalante
Studio:
Fremantle
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
New waves of Latin American Cinema, What to watch by country
Countries:
Mexico
Awards:

2013 Cannes Best Director

BBFC:
Release Date:
25/08/2014
Run Time:
101 minutes
Languages:
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.77:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • The Making of Heli: Made by director Amat Escalante's brother Martin, this is a beautifully constructed behind-the-scenes look at the making of Heli. With on-set footage and interviews with cast and crew it offers a unique insight into this intense and affecting film
  • Q&A with Director Amat Escalante
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/08/2014
Run Time:
105 minutes
Languages:
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.77:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
(0) All
Bonus:
  • The Making of Heli: Made by director Amat Escalante's brother Martin, this is a beautifully constructed behind-the-scenes look at the making of Heli. With on-set footage and interviews with cast and crew it offers a unique insight into this intense and affecting film
  • Q&A with Director Amat Escalante
  • Original Theatrical Trailer

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Reviews (1) of Heli

Heli - Heli review by RL

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28/09/2014

This is a very well made film and some of the shots will stay with you forever. It does however leave you with a very empty feeling as it offers no hope and the story is so sad and brutal. Mexicans will hate the film as it gives such a depressing view of one part of their beautiful country. I guess films have to reflect reality but you are left wondering what the film achieves. Nevertheless a very well made film.

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